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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 7

Hi Karen,

I am in my second week too and I am still getting cravings. It is a lot better than it was though. For the most part they aren't severe and pass quickly. Once in awhile I still get a real bad one but they are getting fewer and farther between.

Its helps to keep busy as I am sure you know. Hang in there :)

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/17/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 10
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 300
Amount Saved: $82.50
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 19 Mins: 2 Seconds: 28

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

You are doing great, Karen. Keep it up.

Things will get better with every day. There isn't a magic bullet to fix everything. But by changing up your routine and keeping busy will help time pass. And in alot of ways....that's a great thing...just for the time to pass.

I got really hungup on the constant 'mental chattering' going on in my brain.....like the devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. Problem is they were duking in out on (and in) my head.........

Stay mad at the demon. Stay focused on the prize and your quit. Look at all the GREAT things that you are now part of as an ex-smoker....your ability to breathe better, smell aromas, and the self-satisfaction of achieving something for YOURSELF and truly making a difference!

Be proud and Kick some Ash!!!!

Dave

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 66
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,980
Amount Saved: $544.50
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 21 Mins: 45 Seconds: 14

Quit Meter

$54,432.81

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1257 Hours: 14

Minutes: 10 Seconds: 47

Life Gained
Quit Meter

6018

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

180,540

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 916

Hi Karen

It gets easier! Believe me. The thoughts become less intense and frequent. Each day we stay smoke free we destroy some of the associations we had with sickorettes. So hang on!

If I can do it, you can do it!

Marivi

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 62
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 930
Amount Saved: $93.00
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 2 Mins: 46 Seconds: 40

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

karen007,

You're almost there! Just think of the reward that is waiting for you. You can do it!

Karen, Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 16

Just checking in. Nearly at the end of my 3rd week. But still get the urge when I'm off work. I am really hoping this go's away.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/7/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 19
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 228
Amount Saved: $96.90
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 19 Mins: 15 Seconds: 16

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1693

Congratulations Karen on over 2 smoke free weeks! Good on ya

Putting up signs in your apartment is a fantastic idea! It's so great that you are able to keep yourself motivated and determined to remain smoke free!

Reward yourself well...you deserve it

Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 16

Hi everyone, once again thanks for the advice. It's been 15 days now. Can't say that I'm them counting though

It's the furthest I have ever been. I no it sounds silly, but I put up signs in my apt which sort of motivates me when I read them. I drink more raspberry tea than I've ever drunk before. Seeing as I am originally from England we are known for our cup of tea. But it makes a change instead of drinking coffee and tea as were use to when we use to smoke.

So here go's week 3 for me. I will check during the week to see how everyone else is doing. If anyone needs advise if you just quit I am more willing to help.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/7/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 15
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $76.50
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 11 Mins: 12 Seconds: 29

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 375

Hi Karen!

We're at about the same place in our quits and having very similar feelings. I'm also having a harder time on the weekends so I'm trying really hard to do things that I'm not familiar with..... helps with the triggers. Hang in there with me! I'm spring cleaning today-- just taking a quick break here. Everyone here is right.... I especially related to what Pat said. I was on the phone with one of my friends today explaining to her that it feels like something is really missing-- like an arm or something. And I also know that that feeling goes away.... and I also know it won't be too much longer! Thank God I had a good run with my last quit so I can hang on to the memory that it really does get better.

hugs for you

deb

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/8/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 336
Amount Saved: $100.80
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 12 Mins: 23 Seconds: 7

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 925

Karen,

You're doing so great! It will get easier. I promise. We are all unique and handle our quits in ways that suit us best. Patience is so hard to find in the early stages but please be kind to yourself and don't worry too much about the future. When you take care of the present, the future takes care of itself.

Sounds to me like you're doing just a little romancing of a piece of paper wrapped poison and maybe that's part of why you feel a little lost. I think we've all done a little romancing until we realize that it's just the junkie in us talking. We are all addicts to nicotine here, but we can and do break free of it. Know that one day soon you'll go an entire day (then a week, month etc) without even noticing smoking.

Keep exercising, find things you enjoy doing to keep your mind and body busy and know that with every crave you beat now, you get stronger and the junkie gets weaker. When you see the commercials on tv and they still bother you, change the channel.

Wishing you the best always,

Pat

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/28/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 784
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 31,360
Amount Saved: $15,680.00
Life Gained:
Days: 102 Hrs: 21 Mins: 17 Seconds: 14

Quit Meter

$129,427.20

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 869 Hours: 20

Minutes: 48 Seconds: 41

Life Gained
Quit Meter

6741

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

323,568

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1080

Karen it does get easier, truly it does- but, it takes time. You are already doing so well those days are already mounting up behind you. Would you really want to do these first few days again? I doubt it. You've come so far now just try to focus one day at a time.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 316
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,900
Amount Saved: $4,740.00
Life Gained:
Days: 37 Hrs: 7 Mins: 38 Seconds: 47

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